Tissue Procurement Specialist - Med Center/Houston Area Locations (West/Woodlands)

This position will not only support our Medical Center location but also our West Houston and Woodlands location on different days throughout the week. More will be learned in the interview process. The hours are Monday - Friday 10am-7pm

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Biorepository Research and Clinical Collection  Collect and evaluate patient/specimen samples submitted to the Biorepository from clinical and research entities across the Institution and outside.

Clinical and Laboratory Compliance  Participates and contributes to the institutional and external compliance efforts necessary for the clinical trials and laboratory processes.

Clinical and Research Liaison   Serves as a liaison between laboratory personnel, clinical and research investigators, collaborating institutions and the national Biorepository Coordinating Center. Provide effective communication and informative support to collaborating sites. Ensure adequate quality of specimens at distribution.

Processing Human Biospecimens:   Work with tissue samples, blood and other body fluid. Retrieves, maintains and catalogs specimen obtained from pathologist.  Responsible for the collection, procurement and preservation of fresh biological specimens; facilitating specialized harvests for investigators; and processing, archiving and distribution of routine specimens banked for future use.  May serve as an assistant to investigator during dissections or surgery. Provides research support of tissue collection, processing & specimen distribution for pharmacology studies and clinical trials in outpatient clinics. Participate in advanced technology instruments operation (nanomechanical technology platform, blood processing equipment).  Maintains laboratory areas with proper aseptic techniques.

Data Management   Maintain clear and accurate records of laboratory data, both written and electronic, accessible at all times by the supervisor. Compile data from multiple sources, analyze and evaluate data, write reports and submit the findings. Provide data and samples related information to requestors upon request.

Laboratory Operation   Carry out lab duties that include purchasing, organization, EHS compliance and lab safety.  Responsible for major participation in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for new platforms and assays. Monitors and maintains supply inventory so that work flow is not negatively affected.

Other duties as assigned.